The reporting and handling of missing data in longitudinal studies of older adults is suboptimal: a methodological survey of geriatric journals

The reporting and handling of missing data in longitudinal studies of older adults is suboptimal: a methodological survey of geriatric journals

Abstract Background Missing data are common in longitudinal studies, and more so, in studies of older adults, who are susceptible to health and functional decline that limit completion of assessments. We assessed the extent, current reporting, and handling of missing data in longitudinal studies of...

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Main Authors: Chinenye Okpara, Chidozie Edokwe, George Ioannidis, Alexandra Papaioannou, Jonathan D. Adachi, Lehana Thabane
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-04-01
Series:BMC Medical Research Methodology
Subjects:
Missing data
Longitudinal studies
Review
Methods
Older adults
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12874-022-01605-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12874-022-01605-w

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